Safety Inspector (SOG/ST 5)

Job Purpose

The Safety Inspector ensures that petroleum safety and technical standards are observed during the process of landing, storage, transporting, handling and distribution of petroleum and petroleum products; sensitizes the public on the subjects of petroleum safety and energy conservation and efficiency measures. 

Key Responsibilities

Administrative/Management: 

• Keeps up to date with new legislation and health and safety standards;
• Attends meetings, as required. 

Technical/Professional: 

• Participates in the review of petroleum standards and legislation; 
• Implements safety programme to prevent or correct unsafe environmental hazards; utilizing knowledge of industrial processes, mechanics, chemistry and industrial health and safety laws; 
• Conducts ongoing assessment of the effectiveness of the Petroleum Safety Awards Programme, and makes recommendations to the Health Safety and Environment Engineer for adjustment or upgrading as appropriate; 
• Collects and analyzes accident and safety data from the industry and prepares quarterly and annual reports; 
• Conducts regular inspections of all petrol filling stations, LPG plants/outlets, storage facilities for petroleum and petroleum products, as well as parking garages for petroleum tanker-wagons transporting petroleum products; 
• Tours facilities to inspect fire and safety equipment, machinery and facilities, to identify and correct potential hazards and ensures compliance with regulations; 
• Inspects the premises of individuals or companies that are interested in establishing a petroleum retail facility; 
• Conducts enquiries into all accidents occurring in the petroleum industry;
• Undertakes the activities of the Petroleum Vehicle Inspection Programme including:
  • Creating/updating safety protocols for trucks transporting petroleum products
  • Keeping records of inspections 
  • Preparing weekly/monthly progress report on inspection activities 
• Undertakes the activities of the site Audit Programme for Petroleum and Storage including:
  • Implementing protocols for site audit 
  • Creating roster for conduct of site audit on monthly basis 
  • Maintaining records of site audits and prepares monthly reports 
• Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Core: 

• Good oral and written communication skills 
• Customer and quality focus 
• Teamwork and co-operation 
• Good interpersonal skills 
• Compliance 
• Integrity 
• Change management 
• Ability to use own initiative 
• Goal/result oriented 
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills 
• Good planning and organizing skills 
• Good analytical thinking skills

Functional: 

• Use of technology (relevant computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft AutoCAD) 
• Knowledge of Public Service Regulations and Staff Orders for the Public Service
• Ability to understand and apply regulatory codes and practices in the petroleum industry
• Excellent knowledge of practices, materials and tools used in petroleum inspection
• Excellent knowledge of required appropriate safety precautions 
• Ability to detect hazards and violations and recommend corrective measures
• Excellent record keeping skills 
• Ability to make accurate observations 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Bachelors in Engineering, Natural Sciences from an accredited tertiary institution plus one (1) year related experience in Petroleum Safety and Energy; OR 
• Diploma in Engineering or Natural Sciences, plus three (3) years’ experience in Petroleum Safety; 
• An Electrician’s licence would be an asset. 

Special Condition Associated with the Job

• Required to travel islandwide to conduct inspections; 
• Onsite safety audits in hot humid conditions; 
• Required to conduct audits in hazardous environment; 
• Required to work on weekends and outside normal working hours, during the week;
• Exposure to violence from persons performing illegal activities; 
• Required to wear safety apparel when conducting audits.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.